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Arizona Diamondbacks designate veteran outfielder Max Kepler for assignment

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks designate veteran outfielder Max Kepler for assignment

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Max Kepler for assignment ahead of their Sunday series finale against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Kepler, a 12-year MLB veteran, joined the organization on June 7 after serving an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. During his tenure with Arizona, he appeared in 41 games and recorded a.205 batting average with two home runs and 15 RBI. The Diamondbacks entered the final game of the series having split the first two contests against Houston. Kepler previously played for the Minnesota Twins from 2015 through 2024 and the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2025 season. The team made the transaction official prior to the 1:10 p.m. CDT start time on Sunday.

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•Arizona designated Max Kepler for assignment before Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.
•Kepler posted a.205 batting average and 15 RBI over 41 games with the Diamondbacks.
•The outfielder previously served an 80-game suspension for PEDs earlier in the year.
•Kepler has played 12 seasons in the MLB for the Twins, Phillies, and Diamondbacks.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they cut a 12-year MLB veteran before Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The post Arizona Diamondbacks Cut 12-Year MLB Veteran Before Astros Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY.
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